I'm 2.5 months post-op, will my big supratip go down? (Photos)

This is one of the most common questions we see after a rhinoplasty. Its very frustrating waiting for this to improve. Often times, the supratip swelling can take 6-12 months to resolve. In my practice, if the swelling is still present after 8 months, I use a small injection of a steroid to help. I many cases this improves the supratip fullness. The best option is to discuss this with your physician and see if this is appropriate. Dr Bonaparte

Good question. Have you discussed your concern with your surgeon? The tip and supra tip areas are the last areas for swelling to leave. That being said, it is not uncommon for a surgeon to offer steroid injection or a taping regimen to help speed up your healing process in this area. Warm regards.

It is very normal to have persistent postoperative swelling in the supratip area this far out from surgery.  Typically, about 80% of the postoperative swelling resolves in the first month or two.  However the last 20% will take a full year to completely resorbed.  The tip area, specifically the supratip, is usually the area that holds onto the swelling for the longest.  I would expect the supratip area to continue to improve over the upcoming ten months.  I do recommend that you share your concerns with your surgeon as they may wish to evaluate you sooner than your scheduled follow-up.  In rare circumstances if they suspect a soft tissue poly-beak they may wish to perform Kenalog injections.  Again though, I suspect this is normal postoperative swelling.  Hang in there, I know this can be very frustrating.  I hope this helps, good luck!!